Cognac might not get as much attention as whiskey, particularly when it comes to bourbon or single malt scotch, but there’s a whole world of this French spirit to get familiar with and sample. There ...

Cognac played a special role as the original spirit of choice in early cocktail creation. Rum, rye whiskey, and bourbon all have a long and storied history in America, but when it comes to early ...

If you’re a bourbon or dark rum drinker and you’re not on the cognac bandwagon by now… what are you possibly waiting for? Fall is an especially great time to start enjoying this flavorful French, ...

D’usse, XO Cognac, 40% ABV, 750 ml, 97/100 points, won a platinum medal and was named the best cognac and best brandy. One cognac brand took a platinum medal, and five spirits took gold medals in the ...

Walking into the cellars of the Château de Cognac is as close to time travel as I’ve ever come. The structure traces its roots back to the 10th century, when it was built as a fortress overlooking the ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. I’m afraid I left you hanging. A few weeks ago, I wrote about my efforts to try Louis XIII, which is reputed to ...

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) has just wrapped up its 2023 judging, announcing the category winners at the Top Shelf Awards Gala at Resorts World in Las Vegas. With approximately ...

The delicious digestif is having a modern revival, so here’s what you should know before imbibing. A bottle of cognac might sound like something you’d find collecting dust at a stuffy old bar, but don ...

Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders ...

Like Champagne, Cognac is named for a specific region in France. Though both come from grapes, the two are otherwise quite ...

For some, nothing completes a delightful meal at home better than a freshly poured glass of finely aged Cognac. However, to achieve the best sipping experience, you need to be careful about how you ...

Use a mix of peppercorns. Try a combination of black, white, pink, and red. Coarsely crush them with a meat mallet or in a ...